New irrigation system installed in Chinari border community

PanARMENIAN.Net - A new irrigation system, including one river water intake and a 650m-long pipe, has been launched in the village of Chinari in Tavoush province, which has a 28 km-long common border with Azerbaijan. This is the second joint project of the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) and VivaCell-MTS implemented in Chinari during the current year.

As a result of the cooperation, a new water supply system was launched in the village in spring: a new water reservoir, a pumping station and a 300m-long pipe were built. The water is now being collected and pumped into the main regulating reservoir.

In the framework of the second project of the launch of the new irrigation system, the unused water is now pumped for the irrigation of 33 hectares of cultivated land. The new irrigation system has been connected to the former one, benefiting to the inclusion of more arable lands. Another advantage of the new system is that now 15-25 liters/second more water is used. Moreover, the village now has a 24/7 water supply.

The launching ceremony of the irrigation system was attended by General Manager of VivaCell-MTS Ralph Yirikian, the General Engineer and Project Manager of FPWC Martin Maralchyan, Chinari community head Samvel Saghoyan, and the residents of the community.

In terms of problems, border villages are more vulnerable. Some parts of this village are within a distance of 600 meters from the adversary. This village is in the focus of attention of the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets and VivaCell-MTS, as evidenced by the investments made in recent years with the aim of improving the social life of the village.

“Border villages remain in the focus of our attention, and not just in terms of network development. We are guided by responsible attitude as we clearly understand that it is the way for the long-term development of the country. We should mention that this attitude has been adopted by our employees too. Maybe this is the reason the members of our family contribute personal means in various projects implemented every now and then. Sometimes those efforts are made on a voluntary basis. Chinari is one of those villages supported by both the organization and its employees,” said VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian.

The implementation of such projects in Chinari is aimed at preventing migration, and relieving the burden of the residents.